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⚠️At the entrance say "ONLYFRIENDS LIST"⚠️ For more info: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lmov9GCZa2UEPGO7tmeGHB?mode=wwt Make Friends In the Best Location in Rome! Meetup starts 18:00 Buy 1 Drink Get FREE FOOD TICKET Buffet area starts 19:30-21:00

Il Quadro Canzone La prima mostra concerto della storia dell’arte "El pint" racconterà alcuni dei suoi quadri attraverso le sue canzoni suonate dal vivo 📅 Domenica 12 Aprile \| Ore 19:30 📍 Cabaret Voltaire Roma 🎭🔑🍷 Ticket: 15€ Include accesso alla serata + un bicchiere di vino + tesseramento 🍷 Ticket: 15€ Includes access to the event + one glass of wine + membership 📩 Prenota il tuo posto! https://www.facebook.com/reel/1491580529194913 — 📍 Cabaret Voltaire Roma Via Panisperna 87 Rione Monti

🫖 Tra tè, dolci e pratiche esperienziali, in un salotto accogliente, esploreremo insieme le diverse parti di noi, ci prenderemo il tempo per ascoltarci, riconoscerci e crescere.🥧🍵🫖 🧘🏻 Un ciclo di incontri di psicoeducazione e pratiche guidate, condotti dalla psicologa e psicoterapeuta Giovanna Mangione, pensati per coltivare il rapporto con sé in modo autentico e gentile. Un percorso delicato e potente sull’autostima, intimo e profondo, da vivere passo dopo passo. 🏅Ogni incontro è una tappa, ogni tappa un gesto di cura.💖 🎁 E ogni appuntamento porterà con sé un piccolo omaggio a tema, simbolo del percorso. 📅 Domenica 15 e 29 marzo, 12 e 19 aprile 🕔 Dalle ore 17:00 📍 Cabaret Voltaire Roma Via Panisperna 87 – Rione Monti 🩵 Ogni appuntamento è un’esperienza completa: puoi scegliere di partecipare a un solo evento o a più incontri, seguendo il tuo tempo e il tuo sentire. 🌱 15 marzo – Radici Emozioni e tecniche di psicoterapia a mediazione corporea. 🌿 29 marzo – Fusto spinoso Protezione e rispetto di sé. Cenni di terapia cognitiva. 🌸 12 aprile – Petali Fiorire in sé, bellezza e autostima. Autoritratto creativo. 🌬 19 aprile – Essenza Autenticità, spiritualità e sistema valoriale. Cenni di ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Ogni incontro è una tappa, come le parti di una rosa. Come nel celebre dipinto di Dalí, una rosa sospesa nel silenzio diventa simbolo di forza, bellezza e trasformazione. ✨ Sconto dedicato per chi acquista l’intero percorso 🪪 Tesseramento compreso nella quota di partecipazione Un cammino per ritrovare equilibrio, presenza e autenticità. Come una rosa: dalle radici alla vera essenza, senza fretta. galleriacabaretvoltaire@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/p/DUDuw1niG99/?img_index=3

**Fee: free, but it'd be appreciated if you could order at least a drink.** Join us for an engaging discussion of *Persepolis,* by Marjane Satrapi, 2000 to 2003. Our book club gatherings are intimate, with a maximum of 15 participants, to ensure everyone has a chance to share their thoughts and the conversation stays on track. **Important details:** * By signing up, you’re committing to attend—please don’t register ‘just in case.’ Confirmation will also be required one week before the event. ❗**If you do not confirm, your spot will be offered to someone on the waiting list**. If you cannot attend, let us know in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. * **⚠️ No-shows or last-minute cancellations without a valid reason will result in a temporary ban from the next meeting(s). Please be fair to others—signing up is a commitment, and skipping your spot takes away someone else’s chance to join.** * If the event is full, sign up for the waiting list – as soon as a space opens, you’ll be moved to the attendance list. If you don’t get a spot, no worries! The conversation will continue on our **[website](https://feminismbetweenthelines.com/book-of-the-month-2/)**, so you can still participate online. * Please read the book beforehand and come ready to listen, engage, and share your insights. * Send your discussion questions, prompts, or insights to the host in advance. These contributions will be used to create the discussion script. * **Attendance is free, but since we’ll be using a room at the bar, it would be appreciated if everyone could at least order a drink.** Looking forward to sharing ideas, insights, and a great time together!

*The mini tour is in italian, but we can talk a bit in english in the meanwhile, the perfect occasion for practicing too :)* **Pigneto Walking Tour + Colazione con la tua guida locale** **Domenica 12 aprile • 11:30–13:30** **Pigneto, Roma** Una passeggiata lenta per guardare il Pigneto con occhi nuovi. Esploreremo gli angoli più iconici del quartiere: murales, stradine e quell’atmosfera da piccolo paese che rende il Pigneto un mondo a sé. Lungo il percorso cattureremo l’anima del quartiere e dialogheremo sul passato, il presente e il futuro di questo luogo speciale. 📸 **Cosa faremo** * Colazione insieme per iniziare la passeggiata in modo rilassato (non inclusa nel biglietto) * Spazio per osservare, vagare e fotografare ciò che più vi ispira * Riceverete l’iconica **Tote Bag di Pignetismi** 📍 **Punto di incontro** Bottiglieria Pigneto (consumazione alla carta) 💌 **Posti limitati – prenotazione obbligatoria** Un modo semplice e bello per esplorare il quartiere, raccontarne la storia attraverso le immagini e viverlo pienamente. Segui [Pignetismi](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/") e [Pignetismi Book Club](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/") per restare aggiornato sui prossimi eventi e scrivici in DM per entrare nella Community chat e conoscere nuove persone in modo safe. *Le passeggiate sono esperienze informali, basate su storytelling, memoria urbana e vissuto personale del quartiere, senza spiegazioni storico-artistiche né interpretazione di beni culturali.* *Il contributo economico richiesto riguarda esclusivamente l’esperienza narrativa e di community e non un servizio di guida turistica.* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Pigneto Walking Tour + Breakfast with your local** **Sunday, april 12th • 11:30–13:30** **Pigneto, Rome** A slow Sunday walk to see Pigneto with fresh eyes. We’ll explore the neighborhood’s most iconic corners — its murals, narrow streets and that small–town atmosphere that makes Pigneto feel like a world of its own. Along the way, we’ll capture the soul of the area and have a dialogue about past, present and future of this neighborhood. 📸 **What we’ll do** * Breakfast together to start the walk in a relaxed way *(it's not included in the ticket)* * Space to observe, wander, and photograph what inspires you most * You'll receive the iconic Pignetismi Tote Bag. 📍 **Meeting point** Bottiglieria Pigneto 💌 **Limited spots – reservation required** A simple and beautiful way to explore the neighborhood, tell its story through images, and experience it fully. Follow **[Pignetismi](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/")** and **[Pignetismi Book Club](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/")**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/")to stay updated on upcoming events, and DM us to join the Community chat and meet new people in a safe space. *The walks are informal experiences based on storytelling, urban memory, and personal experiences of the neighborhood. They do not include historical-artistic explanations or the interpretation of cultural heritage.* *The financial contribution requested relates exclusively to the storytelling and community experience, and not to a tour guide service.*

Save the date for this Nature Journaling event at the Botanical Gardens of Rome! (italian version below) Join us for an immersive Nature Journaling experience at the botanical garden, where art, science, and relaxation meet in a green and regenerating environment. During the event, we'll begin with a moment of mindful observation through drawing: we'll stroll among plants and flowers to slow down and connect with nature. A session suitable for everyone, even those with no experience: you'll learn to capture the shapes, details, and colors of plants through free and creative sketches. Alongside the artistic practice, there will be a brief botanical explanation that will guide you through the characteristics of the observed species: flower structure, plants, adaptations, and scientific curiosities explained in a simple and engaging way. We'll conclude the experience with a painting and origami activity inspired by the Japanese garden and cherry blossoms, where we'll transform paper into flowers and create Japanese-style postcards. A chance to slow down, learn, and be inspired by the beauty of the natural world. MATERIALS: All included EXCEPT the basic notebook. Workshop price: 15 (DISCOUNTED price - entrance ticket to Botanical Gardens not included) --- Unisciti a noi per un’esperienza immersiva di Nature Journaling all’orto botanico, dove arte, scienza e relax si incontrano in un ambiente verde e rigenerante. Durante l’evento, inizieremo con un momento di osservazione consapevole tramite il disegno: passeggeremo tra piante e fiori per rallentare il ritmo e connetterci con la natura. Una sessione adatta a tutti, anche a chi non ha esperienza: imparerai a catturare forme, dettagli e colori delle piante attraverso schizzi liberi e creativi. Accanto alla pratica artistica, ci sarà una breve spiegazione botanica che ti guiderà alla scoperta delle caratteristiche delle specie osservate: la struttura del fiore, piante, adattamenti e curiosità scientifiche raccontate in modo semplice e coinvolgente. Concluderemo l’esperienza con un’attività di pittura e di origami su ispirazione del giardino giapponese e dei ciliegi in fiore, in cui trasformeremo la carta in fiori e creeremo cartoline in stile nipponico. Un’occasione per rallentare, imparare e lasciarsi ispirare dalla bellezza del mondo naturale. MATERIALI: tutti inclusi TRANNE il taccuino di base. Prezzo del workshop: 15 (prezzo SCONTATO - NON include il biglietto di ingresso all'Orto Botanico)

**Fee: free, but it'd be appreciated if you could order at least a drink.** Join us for an engaging discussion of *Persepolis,* by Marjane Satrapi, 2000 to 2003. Our book club gatherings are intimate, with a maximum of 15 participants, to ensure everyone has a chance to share their thoughts and the conversation stays on track. **Important details:** * By signing up, you’re committing to attend—please don’t register ‘just in case.’ Confirmation will also be required one week before the event. ❗**If you do not confirm, your spot will be offered to someone on the waiting list**. If you cannot attend, let us know in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. * **⚠️ No-shows or last-minute cancellations without a valid reason will result in a temporary ban from the next meeting(s). Please be fair to others—signing up is a commitment, and skipping your spot takes away someone else’s chance to join.** * If the event is full, sign up for the waiting list – as soon as a space opens, you’ll be moved to the attendance list. If you don’t get a spot, no worries! The conversation will continue on our **[website](https://feminismbetweenthelines.com/book-of-the-month-2/)**, so you can still participate online. * Please read the book beforehand and come ready to listen, engage, and share your insights. * Send your discussion questions, prompts, or insights to the host in advance. These contributions will be used to create the discussion script. * **Attendance is free, but since we’ll be using a room at the bar, it would be appreciated if everyone could at least order a drink.** Looking forward to sharing ideas, insights, and a great time together!

*The mini tour is in italian, but we can talk a bit in english in the meanwhile, the perfect occasion for practicing too :)* **Pigneto Walking Tour + Colazione con la tua guida locale** **Domenica 12 aprile • 11:30–13:30** **Pigneto, Roma** Una passeggiata lenta per guardare il Pigneto con occhi nuovi. Esploreremo gli angoli più iconici del quartiere: murales, stradine e quell’atmosfera da piccolo paese che rende il Pigneto un mondo a sé. Lungo il percorso cattureremo l’anima del quartiere e dialogheremo sul passato, il presente e il futuro di questo luogo speciale. 📸 **Cosa faremo** * Colazione insieme per iniziare la passeggiata in modo rilassato (non inclusa nel biglietto) * Spazio per osservare, vagare e fotografare ciò che più vi ispira * Riceverete l’iconica **Tote Bag di Pignetismi** 📍 **Punto di incontro** Bottiglieria Pigneto (consumazione alla carta) 💌 **Posti limitati – prenotazione obbligatoria** Un modo semplice e bello per esplorare il quartiere, raccontarne la storia attraverso le immagini e viverlo pienamente. Segui [Pignetismi](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/") e [Pignetismi Book Club](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/") per restare aggiornato sui prossimi eventi e scrivici in DM per entrare nella Community chat e conoscere nuove persone in modo safe. *Le passeggiate sono esperienze informali, basate su storytelling, memoria urbana e vissuto personale del quartiere, senza spiegazioni storico-artistiche né interpretazione di beni culturali.* *Il contributo economico richiesto riguarda esclusivamente l’esperienza narrativa e di community e non un servizio di guida turistica.* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Pigneto Walking Tour + Breakfast with your local** **Sunday, april 12th • 11:30–13:30** **Pigneto, Rome** A slow Sunday walk to see Pigneto with fresh eyes. We’ll explore the neighborhood’s most iconic corners — its murals, narrow streets and that small–town atmosphere that makes Pigneto feel like a world of its own. Along the way, we’ll capture the soul of the area and have a dialogue about past, present and future of this neighborhood. 📸 **What we’ll do** * Breakfast together to start the walk in a relaxed way *(it's not included in the ticket)* * Space to observe, wander, and photograph what inspires you most * You'll receive the iconic Pignetismi Tote Bag. 📍 **Meeting point** Bottiglieria Pigneto 💌 **Limited spots – reservation required** A simple and beautiful way to explore the neighborhood, tell its story through images, and experience it fully. Follow **[Pignetismi](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/")** and **[Pignetismi Book Club](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/")**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/")to stay updated on upcoming events, and DM us to join the Community chat and meet new people in a safe space. *The walks are informal experiences based on storytelling, urban memory, and personal experiences of the neighborhood. They do not include historical-artistic explanations or the interpretation of cultural heritage.* *The financial contribution requested relates exclusively to the storytelling and community experience, and not to a tour guide service.*

Save the date for this Nature Journaling event at the Botanical Gardens of Rome! (italian version below) Join us for an immersive Nature Journaling experience at the botanical garden, where art, science, and relaxation meet in a green and regenerating environment. During the event, we'll begin with a moment of mindful observation through drawing: we'll stroll among plants and flowers to slow down and connect with nature. A session suitable for everyone, even those with no experience: you'll learn to capture the shapes, details, and colors of plants through free and creative sketches. Alongside the artistic practice, there will be a brief botanical explanation that will guide you through the characteristics of the observed species: flower structure, plants, adaptations, and scientific curiosities explained in a simple and engaging way. We'll conclude the experience with a painting and origami activity inspired by the Japanese garden and cherry blossoms, where we'll transform paper into flowers and create Japanese-style postcards. A chance to slow down, learn, and be inspired by the beauty of the natural world. MATERIALS: All included EXCEPT the basic notebook. Workshop price: 15 (DISCOUNTED price - entrance ticket to Botanical Gardens not included) --- Unisciti a noi per un’esperienza immersiva di Nature Journaling all’orto botanico, dove arte, scienza e relax si incontrano in un ambiente verde e rigenerante. Durante l’evento, inizieremo con un momento di osservazione consapevole tramite il disegno: passeggeremo tra piante e fiori per rallentare il ritmo e connetterci con la natura. Una sessione adatta a tutti, anche a chi non ha esperienza: imparerai a catturare forme, dettagli e colori delle piante attraverso schizzi liberi e creativi. Accanto alla pratica artistica, ci sarà una breve spiegazione botanica che ti guiderà alla scoperta delle caratteristiche delle specie osservate: la struttura del fiore, piante, adattamenti e curiosità scientifiche raccontate in modo semplice e coinvolgente. Concluderemo l’esperienza con un’attività di pittura e di origami su ispirazione del giardino giapponese e dei ciliegi in fiore, in cui trasformeremo la carta in fiori e creeremo cartoline in stile nipponico. Un’occasione per rallentare, imparare e lasciarsi ispirare dalla bellezza del mondo naturale. MATERIALI: tutti inclusi TRANNE il taccuino di base. Prezzo del workshop: 15 (prezzo SCONTATO - NON include il biglietto di ingresso all'Orto Botanico)

## Whatsapp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/EcNvCIJkBYX44Q18qYie01?mode=gi_t Ever wished you could explore Rome while actually meeting people, not just walking past them? This is a **social breakfast and walk hosted by a local**, created for travelers, expats, and anyone curious about experiencing Rome in a relaxed, human way. We meet over breakfast, get to know each other, then wander through the city together, letting conversation and curiosity guide the walk. This is **not a guided tour** and there’s no fixed route. Think of it as exploring Rome with new friends rather than following an itinerary. ### What we'll do * Meet for an Italian breakfast and casual introductions * Take an easy social walk through central Rome ( Piazza del Popolo- Spagna- Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, Pantheon and Castel Sant'Angelo) * Pause at a few spots to chat, take photos, and mingle * End near the Vatican City, with the option to continue to lunch together ### What’s included * Breakfast of your choice (drink + pastry) * A small traditional snack during the walk * A relaxed, small-group experience * Hosted in English by a local, with everyone free to speak any language ### Optional tip At the end of the walk, there will be an **optional tip or donation** for the host. This is never expected, but always appreciated if you enjoyed the experience and helps us cover the cost of organizing these walks. ### Important: how to join FREE TO JOIN Once registered, you’ll save your spot and also you can join our Whatsapp group linked above If you enjoy slow walks, good conversation, and meeting people from around the world, this event is for you

Domenica mattina, alle 11, nel verde di Villa Torlonia, ci prendiamo un’ora. Un’ora per rallentare il ritmo della settimana, rientrare nel corpo, respirare con più attenzione. Inizieremo con una pratica di yoga accessibile, per sciogliere tensioni e ritrovare presenza, e lasceremo poi spazio alla meditazione, senza forzature, senza aspettative. Non serve esperienza, non serve “saper fare”. Basta arrivare. Il contributo è di 10€. Porta con te un tappetino e qualcosa di semplice ma essenziale: disponibilità a fermarti, anche solo per un momento. Ci vediamo lì!

[Italiano sotto] ### 🎧 Digital Roman Weekend Chillout + Party! Let’s wrap up the after-holidays work week the right way! Join us for a Sunday evening of good vibes, great food, and amazing music as we take over Yellow Bar. We are starting with a relaxed aperitivo to catch up and chill, and then we are turning up the volume to finish the week with a proper party. Whether you want to chat, eat, or dance, this is the place to be. **📍 The Details:** * **Where:** Yellow Bar (Via Palestro 40, Roma) * **When:** Sunday, April 12th * **Time:** From 18:30 onwards **✨ What to Expect:** * **Exclusive Discounts:** When you arrive, make sure to find me! I’ll be handing out special Digital Roman bracelets to all our members, which gives you **10% off** your drinks for the night. * **Free Food:** Get here early! Starting right at 18:30, Yellow Bar will be serving up free pasta and nachos during the aperitivo time. * **The Party:** After we’ve had some time to chill, chat, and eat, I’ll be stepping behind the decks as **DJ Amora**! I'm playing a special DJ set to close out the week and get us moving. Come for the nachos, stay for the music, and let's keep building this amazing community in Rome. **Everyone is invited** so make sure to bring a friend if you want! **Please hit RSVP** so I can make sure I have enough wristbands ready for everyone! See you on the dancefloor. 🍹🕺 Here is the Italian translation, keeping that same fun, energetic, and welcoming vibe as the English version! I left a couple of terms like "chill" and "good vibes" since they are very commonly used in the Italian nightlife and expat scene. *** 🎧 **Digital Roman Weekend Chillout + Party!** Concludiamo la settimana lavorativa post-feste nel modo giusto! Unitevi a noi per una domenica sera all'insegna delle *good vibes*, dell'ottimo cibo e di fantastica musica, pronti a conquistare lo Yellow Bar. Inizieremo con un aperitivo rilassato per chiacchierare e fare un po' di *chill*, per poi alzare il volume e chiudere la settimana con una vera e propria festa. Che abbiate voglia di parlare, mangiare o ballare, questo è il posto giusto. 📍 **I Dettagli:** * **Dove:** Yellow Bar (Via Palestro 40, Roma) * **Quando:** Domenica 12 aprile * **Orario:** Dalle 18:30 in poi ✨ **Cosa vi aspetta:** * **Sconti Esclusivi:** Quando arrivate, cercatemi! Distribuirò dei braccialetti speciali "Digital Roman" a tutti i membri, che vi daranno diritto al 10% di sconto sui drink per tutta la serata. * **Cibo Gratis:** Arrivate presto! A partire esattamente dalle 18:30, lo Yellow Bar servirà pasta e nachos gratuiti durante l'orario dell'aperitivo. * **La Festa:** Dopo aver passato un po' di tempo a rilassarci, mangiare e chiacchierare, salirò in console come **DJ Amora**! Suonerò un DJ set speciale per chiudere la settimana e farci ballare. Venite per i nachos, restate per la musica e continuiamo a costruire questa fantastica community a Roma. Tutti sono invitati, quindi sentitevi liberi di portare un amico se vi va! **Vi prego di confermare la vostra presenza (RSVP)** così posso assicurarmi di avere abbastanza braccialetti per tutti! Ci vediamo in pista. 🍹🕺

DESCRIPTION: Join us on an unforgettable tour where we'll explore Rome's iconic sites. Since most of these sites are well-known, the focus will be on lesser known aspects. The goal is the gain insight but keep the info limited so the tour ends in 90 mins. Participants will likely remember the presentations and won't feel overwhelmed with TMI that can easily be found on wikipedia or through AI. ITINERARY : Spanish Steps, Sallustian Obelisk and the revolution of Rome's city planning, Aqua Virgo, Trevi Fountain, Galleria Alberto Sordi, Pantheon Piazza Navona DISTANCE: 1\.87 km \| 1\.16 miDuration: 2 hrs TIP-BASED tour: You pay what you want at the end. If you pay based on your satisfaction, you encourage quality work and discourage substandard work.

The topic for April is "Water" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 22 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

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AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

Join us as we get together for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of two great new films! Option 1 (and the one I'll be seeing) is the top-reviewed comedy-drama, THE CHRISTOPHERS! The film is set in the art world and follows the estranged children of a former artist who hire a forger. It is directed by Steven Soderberg, stars Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel and has been earning rave reviews on the indie circuit. Option 2 is the latest action-thriller starring Bob Odenkirk, NORMAL! The film follows a temporary small-town sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after a local bank robbery. Here are descriptions, trailers and our plan for this event: THE CHRISTOPHERS: The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have a better inheritance when he dies. It is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, Jessica Gunning and James Corden. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film is earning an excellent 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it a “dynamic, emotional and surprising journey” and a “compelling chamber piece that works like intellectual comfort food.” Others call the film, an “incredibly funny, comedy drama with plot reversals that make it feel like it’s on the verge of a thriller!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H79-EqzmdwY&t=20s NORMAL: This action-crime-thriller follows a man who comes to the sleepy town of Normal, Minnesota to serve as the temporary sheriff. But a bank robbery leads him to a criminal underground reaches throughout the entire town. The film is directed by Ben Wheatley and stars Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler and Lena Headey. The film comes from the same team that brought us Nobody and the John Wick series, so expect an over-the-top, action-filled thrill ride! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmm-lM33Qw0&t=19s PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase is advised (GFC website preferred)! Please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event. Showtimes and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan